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TCC4J IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TAKING BACK PRIDE COALITION
TCC4J IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TAKING BACK PRIDE COALITION
Taking Back Pride is a response to the corporatization of Pride and the refusal of Twin Cities Pride to listen to community demands to remove cops from an explicitly anti-cop event. Stonewall was a protest against police brutality led by Black trans people.
As queer and trans community members continue to be targets of ongoing police violence, it is an insult to the legacy of Pride and to those who continue to be harmed by police violence to prioritize the comfort of cops and corporations at the expense of the community.
In that spirit, the front of march and the post-march rally will be reserved for our most-impacted community members and organizations that support the demands of the movement. This also applies to the rest of the protest at every level.
Who will lead the march?
Who will lead the march?
We will prioritize space at the front of the march and on the stage as follows:
Black trans/queer/NB folks - especially our Elders and youth who are frontliners, those living with disabilities or functional barriers, and youth - along with any loved ones or comrades
Families of those impacted by police crimes and the wrongfully incarcerated and/or their loved ones
Black-led movement organizations will also lead (we request that BIPOC trans/queer folks of those groups lead their contingents)
Organizations that endorse the march demands and organizing principles, with LGBTQ-led organizations to the front (see below)
Other community members and organizations that support the march, but not every demand, may join in behind the leading contingents. Those who cannot agree with every demand/principle can march at the end if they are Black, Trans/Queer/NB, or IPOC. Those hostile to our people and/or our movements will be asked to leave and expected to comply.
Twin Cities Pride Demands
Twin Cities Pride Demands
No corporations at Pride!
In particular, weapons manufacturers, fossil fuel companies and the banks that fund them have no place at Pride.
Prioritize queer and trans community members over politicians and celebrities!
The park, the parade, and performance spaces should center the most marginalized members of the local queer and trans community.
We demand TC Pride uses their platform to stand against physical and legislative attacks against trans and queer people
No Cops, no Military, no FBI, no ICE at Pride!
Stop promotion and recruitment at Pride. Remove police presence from parade and park
Increase community involvement and transparency across TC Pride operations
We deserve a board that is actually reflective of our local community, not just executives and wealthy donors.
Disclose board members and investments
St. Paul Principles
St. Paul Principles
We use the St Paul Principles to help promote unity between different groups and to avoid helping authorities undermine and oppress activists.
Our solidarity will be based on respect for a diversity of tactics and the plans of other groups.
The actions and tactics used will be organized to maintain a separation of time or space.
Any debates or criticisms will stay internal to the movement, avoiding any public or media denunciations of fellow activists and events.
We oppose any state repression of dissent, including surveillance, infiltration, disruption and violence. We agree not to assist law enforcement actions against activists and others.
Solidarity Demands
Solidarity Demands
Defend trans lives!
Resist Trump’s and the GOP's attacks on our trans siblings!
MN State and local government to support queer and trans people fleeing political violence with access to essentials, healthcare, and housing.
Free Palestine! No war on Iran!
Divest MN from Israel and the US war machine!
End police brutality and political repression!
End the deadly exchange between US law enforcement, military, and Israeli forces!
Drop all charges against anti-ICE and pro-Palestine protesters. Justice for those brutalized by ICE and MPD.
City of Minneapolis to create a fully funded domestic violence investigation unit.
Indigenous sovereignty now!
Land back to indigenous communities! End all pipelines on Native land!
Return ownership of sacred historical sites back to their respective tribes.
No new 3rd Precinct and no new cop city
Invest in community, not cops!
We demand a civilian police accountability commission (CPAC) now!
We need real accountability for racist and homophobic police led by those most impacted by police violence.
Make Minnesota a REAL sanctuary state
Provide healthcare, housing, and essentials for immigrant and refugee communities.
Ban 287(g) agreements between ICE and law enforcement statewide.
Prosecute city, county, and state police officers who cooperate with ICE.
Defend bodily autonomy and reproductive justice for all!
Decriminalize sex work and expand abortion access.
Defend the right to gender-affirming care for adults and youth.
Stop deportation and immigration bans.
UMN must end all collaboration with ICE.
End environmental racism!
Revoke the permit for Northern Iron!
Sell the entire Roof Depot site to EPNI.
Stop encampment sweeps!
Provide dignified services and housing for our unhoused neighbors.
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